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Resolutions on Retirements, Congratulatory Resolutions, Memorials

Minutes:

A letter from Robin Sherlock resigning his office as a Common Councilman for the Ward of Dowgate was received.

 

Resolved unanimously - That this Honourable Court wishes to extend to

 

Michael Robin Castle Sherlock, M.A., Deputy

 

its sincere gratitude for his much valued service as a Member and Deputy for the Ward of Dowgate.

 

Elected as a Common Councilman in 1992 and becoming a Deputy for the Ward in 2002, Robin has served with distinction on a large number of Committees. Most notably on the Board of Governors of the City of London School, where he served as Chairman between 2003 and 2005 and on the old Libraries, Archives and Guildhall Art Gallery Committee, serving as Chairman in 2009. He also served as Chairman of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Reception Committee in 2001 and was elected as the Chairman of the City Lands and Bridge House Estates Committee in 2010, consequently becoming the Chief Commoner for that year. Robin was the City’s representative for twelve years on both the Guild Church Council of St. Lawrence Jewry and on the Chapel Royal within Her Majesty’s Tower of London.

 

The Members of this Honourable Court wish to take this opportunity to express their heartfelt appreciation not only for his efforts and achievements, but also for his kindness, courtesy and consideration and wish him good health and happiness long into the future.

 

A letter from John White informing of his decision not to seek re-election for his office as Alderman for the Ward of Billingsgate was received.

 

Resolved unanimously – That on his retirement from this Honourable Court, the Members wish to place on record their most sincere gratitude to

 

John Richard Cottam White T.D.

 

for his service as Alderman for the Ward of Billingsgate.

 

Elected as Alderman for the Ward of Billingsgate in 2008, John has made a valuable contribution to the City’s varied educational bodies, most recently serving as Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Board of Governors of the City of London School for Girls.  He has also represented the City Corporation on the City of London Reserve Forces and Cadets Association and on the City of London Archaeological Trust.

 

In thanking him for the contribution that he has made, his colleagues extend to him their very best wishes for his future health and happiness.